CCU announces campus will no longer close after Irma's forecast shifts; classes still canceled

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) – Coastal Carolina University has announced campus will not be closing in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.

"At this time, classes and all events remain canceled through Tuesday. More clarity in the forecast is expected Sunday, which will aid in determining when classes will resume. Campus will not be closing," a post on their website states.

This comes after Hurricane Irma's track has shifted westward, significantly decreasing likelihood campus will be impacted.

"The University will delay the evacuation of the remaining residential students until further notice. However, as we continue to monitor this hurricane, the University has contingency plans in place for the evacuation of our remaining residential students. If there is a significant shift east that presents a threat to our campus, we are prepared to execute those plans," the post continues.

The university does say that if students have already evacuated to follow through with those plans.